DAVID L. STAGE

David L. Stage of Warwick died peacefully on August 12, 2013, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen. He was 79 years old, the youngest son of Ruth and Lawrence Stage of Warwick.

Survivors include his daughter, Terry Lees; his son, David L. Stage, Jr., both of Myrtle Beach, SC; his granddaughter, Amanda, his grandson, William Lees, Jr., his granddaughter, Mellissa Lees; great-grandchildren: Cally, Avery, Asian, Jake, and Nora. He is also survived by his twin sister, Peggy Schultz of Sun Lakes, AZ and brother, John L. of Warwick, NY. He was predeceased by his sister, Jessie; brothers: Larry, Doug, Bob, Dick and Harold. He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

David, a Corporate Health and Safety professional was also a dedicated community activist serving 60 years as a volunteer fireman with the Excelsior Hose Company and almost as long with the Warwick Ambulance Corps He was a certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) instructor and organized many countywide "mock" training events and will be remembered by the vast numbers of the Ambulance Corps volunteers he trained.

David, like his father before him, served as Superintendent of the Sunday School at the Warwick Reformed Church and at his passing was the elected President of the Valley View Family Council, advocates for fellow-residents of that home. He will be remembered by the many loving and caring staff members at Valley View as "The Mayor". The family thanks all the wonderful staff who made his last years so much better than could be expected.

David has willed his body to science. There will be no burial service. Donations in his memory can be made to the Warwick Ambulance Corporation, P.O. Box 315, Warwick, NY 10990.